by Anna Anderson | Jun 26, 2026 | Hazard Detection, Impact Sentinel
Technical Guide ⏱ 12 min read 🏔 Railway Safety Rockfall detection systems for railways monitor exposed cuttings, embankments, and tunnel portals for falling rock, then alert operators so trains can be slowed or stopped before impact. The critical distinction is...
by Anna Anderson | Jun 22, 2026 | Impact Sentinel, Uncategorized
MétéoSuisse’s 2025/2026 winter review reveals unusually low snow depths and major precipitation deficits across the central and eastern Alps. But the real story for infrastructure operators is bigger than snow — it is about how a changing mountain...
by Anna Anderson | Apr 13, 2026 | Hazard Detection, Impact Sentinel
Overview Not every hazard requires a high-energy rockfall barrier—but even low-energy fences can face regular stress from smaller events such as debris flows, shallow slides, or minor rock impacts.Monitoring these systems ensures they remain functional and efficient...
by Anna Anderson | Nov 25, 2025 | Impact Sentinel
Monitoring Tunnel Wall Stability on the Old Gotthard Line The old Gotthard mountain route remains one of Europe’s most historically significant rail corridors. More than a century after its construction, sections of the alignment continue to operate through narrow...
by Anna Anderson | Sep 16, 2025 | Impact Sentinel
Location: Gotthard Tunnel Line, Switzerland Focus: Rockfall detection at tunnel entrances Technology Partner: INGLAS (Impact Sentinel system) First installed: 2014 A Key Railway Through Alpine Terrain The Gotthard Tunnel Line is one of Europe’s most important rail...
